US Virginia History First Nine Weeks Homework Assignments

September 8th and September 9th, 2015:

1. Students must return Class Expectations Sheets for Mr. Henry's US-VA History Class:

2. Students in Mr. Henry's 1A Block must also return a plethora of documents including (but not necessarily limited to) :

A. The Parent Acknowledgement Form - VBCPS
B. The Media Release Form for VBCPS
C. Emergency Data Forms for First Colonial High School

September 10th and September 11th, 2015:

1. Complete the worksheet, "The First Contact: A True or False Activity" NOTE: The free response question on the back of the page is weighted more than any other question, so don't neglect it!

The First Contact: A True or False Activity:

PowerPoint Review (Answers):

September 14th and September 15th, 2015:

1A. North America Before Columbus & Basic Geographic Features of North America:

1B. Physical Features of US Geography:


1C. North America Before Columbus and US Geography PowerPoint Review (Answers):

September 16th and September 17th, 2015:

1. Europe Begins to Explore:

1A. Europe Begins to Explore PowerPoint Review (Answers):


September 18th and September 21st, 2015:

1. Complete notes and individual work for group work activity, "The Construction of American Identity."

The Construction of American Identity Worksheet:

PowerPoint Review, "The Construction of American Identity":


September 22nd and September 23rd, 2015:

Study for a quiz on European Colonization of North America, including the following documents:

1. Reasons for European Exploration, worksheet - Europe Begins to Explore.

2. The First Contact - PowerPoint: "Guns, Germs, and Steel."

3. The Columbian Exchange: North America Before Columbus worksheet or "Guns, Germs, and Steel" PowerPoint.

4. Notes on European Colonization.

5. Group work activity on "The Construction of American Identity."


September 24th and September 25th, 2015:

1. Read "A Letter from Richard Frethorne of Martin's Hundred" and answer the questions attached.

"A Letter from Richard Frethorne of Martin's Hundred":

PowerPoint Review:

(Answers for Richard Frethorne Letter start about half-way through the PowerPoint.)


September 28th and September 29th, 2015:

1. Study for a short quiz on the Southern Colonies - Economics, Society, and Politics using the materials below:

Notes on Southern Colonies:

Map of Southern Colonies:

PowerPoint Review of Southern Colonies:


September 30th and October 1st, 2015:

1. Complete the guided reading activity, "Founding the Thirteen Colonies":

1A. PowerPoint Review:

October 2nd and October 3rd, 2015:

1. Complete the guided reading activity, "Economics, Trade, and Rebellion."

Economics, Trade and Rebellion:

PowerPoint Review:

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September 16th and September 17th, 2014:

1. Study for a quiz on the New England Colonies, their characteristics and their geography:

1A. New England Colonies:

1B. New England Colonies Maps:

1C. New England Colonies PowerPoint Review:

2. Complete the guided reading activity, "Economics, Trade, and Rebellion."

2A. Guided Reading Activity, "Economics, Trade, and Rebellion":

2B. PowerPoint Review, "Economics, Trade, and Rebellion.":

September 22nd and September 23rd, 2014:

1. Complete the Southern Colonies Notetaking Activity, including mapping component:

The Chesapeake and the Southern Colonies:

Map of the Southern Colonies:

2. Richard Frethorne Letter from Jamestown:

Richard Frethorne Problem-Solution Activity:

September 24th and September 25th, 2014:

1. Read pages 42 - 47 and complete the guided reading activity, A Diverse Society.

A Diverse Society Guided Reading Activity:

A Diverse Society PowerPoint Review:

September 26th and September 29th, 2014:

1. Complete Review Guide for Unit One: Exploration and Colonization of North America, Sections 1 - 3. Begin Studying for the Unit One Test on Thursday October 2nd (A-Day) and October 3rd (B-Day)

Unit One Review Guide:

September 30th and October 1st, 2014:

1. Complete the Review Guide for Unit One: Exploration and Colonization of North America, all terms. Study for the Unit One Test, which will be administered on Thursday October 2nd (A-Day) and October 3rd (B-Day).

Unit One Review Guide:

October 2nd and October 3rd, 2014:

1. Read pages 54 - 61 and complete the guided reading activity, "The Colonies Fight for Their Rights."

The Colonies Fight For Their Rights Worksheet:

The Colonies Fight For Their Rights PowerPoint Review:

October 6th and October 7th, 2014:

1. Complete Test Corrections for the Unit One Cumulative Test.

Test Corrections:

Unit One Test:

2. The Revolution Begins:

The Revolution Begins PowerPoint Review:

October 8th and October 9th, 2014:

1. The American Revolution Cause and Effect Worksheet:

October 10th and October 13th, 2014:

1. Complete classwork activity, "People of the American Revolution":

1A. The People of the American Revolution:

2. Complete the guided Reading Activity, "The War for Independence":

2A. PowerPoint Review of "The War for Independence":

October 14th and October 15th, 2014:

1. Study for the Origins of the American Revolution Quiz - Open Notebook.

2. The Declaration of Independence Twitter Project - Due on Tuesday, October 28th (A-Days) or Wednesday, October 29th (B-Days).

Declaration of Independence Twitter Project:

Rubric for Declaration of Independence Twitter Project:

3. Guided Reading Activity on the Declaration of Independence:

October 16th and October 17th, 2014:

1. Complete the Review Guide on the American Revolution by Friday, October 24th (A-Days) or Monday, October 27th (B-Days).

American Revolution Comprehensive Review Guide:

October 20th, and October 21st, 2014:

1. Complete the Review Guide on the American Revolution by Friday, October 24th (A-Days) or Monday October 27th (B-Days).

American Revolution Comprehensive Review Guide:

2. The Declaration of Independence Twitter Exchange Project is due on Tuesday October 28th (A-Days) or Wednesday October 29th (B-Days).

Declaration of Independence Worksheet:

Declaration of Independence Twitter Exchange:

Declaration of Independence Rubric:


October 22nd and October 23rd, 2014:

1. Complete the Review Guide on the American Revolution by Friday October 24th (A-Days) or Monday October 27th (B-Days).

American Revolution Comprehensive Review Guide:

2. Declaration of Independence Twitter Exchange Project is due on Tuesday October 28th (A-Days) or Wednesday October 29th (B-Days).

Declaration of Independence Worksheet:

Declaration of Independence Twitter Exchange:

Declaration of Independence Rubric:

October 24th and October 27th, 2014:

1. The Declaration of Independence Twitter Exchange Project is due on Tuesday, October 28th (A-Days) or Wednesday October 29th (B-Days).

Declaration of Independence Worksheet:

Declaration of Independence Twitter Exchange:

Declaration of Independence Rubric:

2. The Articles of Confederation Exit Slip:

The Articles of Confederation Exit Slip PowerPoint Review:

3. The Confederation:

The Confederation PowerPoint Review:

October 28th and October 29th, 2014:

1. Complete the guided reading activity, "A New Constitution":

PowerPoint Review of "A New Constitution":

2. Complete Test Corrections, using the Unit Two Test:

2A. How to complete Test Corrections: